OAAA E-Weekly November 28, 2023
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Tuesday, December 5
Courses end
Thursday, December 7 - Friday, December 15
Examinations (Go to Exam Schedule)
Sunday, December 10 & Wednesday, December 13
Reading Days
Friday, December 16
Winter Break
OAAA Alumni Engagement
Name: Malik Phillips
Hometown: Franklin, Virginia
Year of Graduation: 2019/2021
Major: African and African American Studies/Master of Public Health
Occupation: I am in my second year of doctoral studies at VCU in their School of Population Health.
Advice: I would advise any students at UVA to use the Office of African-American Affairs and their connections to alumni. Attending UVA can be challenging, but OAAA provided a space where we could bond with other students and staff. Always remember that you were accepted to the university based on merit, and you are MORE than deserving to be on Grounds.
Favorite Memory: Some of my best memories and laughs happened in the OAAA library, where we were able to share our stories and frustrations.
Hometown: Franklin, Virginia
Year of Graduation: 2019/2021
Major: African and African American Studies/Master of Public Health
Occupation: I am in my second year of doctoral studies at VCU in their School of Population Health.
Advice: I would advise any students at UVA to use the Office of African-American Affairs and their connections to alumni. Attending UVA can be challenging, but OAAA provided a space where we could bond with other students and staff. Always remember that you were accepted to the university based on merit, and you are MORE than deserving to be on Grounds.
Favorite Memory: Some of my best memories and laughs happened in the OAAA library, where we were able to share our stories and frustrations.
Student Spotlight: Jaiden Murray
Jaiden Murray is a 2nd year in the College of Arts and Sciences from Richmond, Virginia. At UVA, she is planning on double majoring in Global Public Health and African-American/African Studies. She is dedicated to serving the UVA and the Charlottesville community. She serves as the Black Student Alliance’s Membership Co-Chair, on the Virginia Ambassadors DOTL Committee and Center for Global Health Equity, Student Advisory Board Special Events Committee, and a member of the Daniel H. Williams Pre-Health Honor Society. She also serves as a mentor for W.O.C.H.A for students at local high schools to help with college prep. After graduating, Jaiden plans to attend Medical School and become a dermatologist to help improve patient care in a field that lacks representation of physicians of color
Schedule a Meeting with a Dean
In addition to the cultural programs we host, each Dean is available to meet with students to provide one-on-one support (i.e., academic, social, and emotional) to all our students.
Quote of the Week
“Freedom is not something that one people can bestow on another as a gift. Thy claim it as their own and none can keep it from them.” —Kwame Nkrumah
OAAA Presents: Hoo-liday Refresh
Studying 101: Study Smarter Not Harder Vol. 14 11.28.23
Remember maintaining your Black Excellence is a constant process.
NO THANKSGIVNG SLUMPS!
Returning from the holiday break can be one of two things…a reminder that you are almost to the finish line or a reminder that you have so much yet to accomplish. Either one to get there you must set your mind on the long-term outcomes. If you study now and continue the progress you have made you will continue to be successful. If you rested too much and lack a bit of motivation then you may need to take some time and meet with one of your deans. Again, the end is near and you will have an entire month to recalibrate before preparing for your spring courses. So don’t stop now we are rooting for you! One more full week of classes and the semester end is in site! Let’s enjoy the “Lighting of the lawn” and the ‘Hoo-liday refresh’ together to celebrate making it through the fall semester.
Your progress is our SUCCESS
Dean Kelly Smith
National African American Historic Landmarks
Motown Museum, Detroit, MI - Some of the most iconic music in U.S. history, appropriately called “the sound of young America,” was created in the small brick house that shelters the Motown Museum. A journey through the recording studio combined with collected costumes and photos, narrates the story of the iconic Black record label.
Upcoming UVA Events, Learning & Services
Night Owl Yoga
Mondays-Thursdays – 8:00 pm-9:00 pm – Aquatic Fitness Center (AFC) MP4
Drop into Night Owl Yoga! Classes are free for students and are open to everyone with a UVA Recreation gym membership including all UVA students, faculty, staff, and community members. For More Information Contact Name: Mai Hukuoka
Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore-Style Sessions
Mondays-Fridays – 6:30 am-8:30 am – North Grounds Recreation Center (NGRC), MP3
Join CSC's Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga classes and cultivate a meditative practice focused on your breath. One-on-one guidance and instruction is provided as needed. Come and go as you please during the classes offered. For More Information Contact Name: Mai Hukuoka
Hello all! This is Ms. Carter with the affirmation of the week:
“I am the best version of myself just as I am. I am not ashamed of who I am.”
Improving vocabulary is a valuable skill that can benefit communication, reading, and writing. Here is one practical way to enhance one's vocabulary:
Play word games: Engage in activities like crossword puzzles, Scrabble, or word-building mobile apps to challenge and expand one's vocabulary.
Word of the Week:
eponym
noun [ep·onym]
- the person after whom something is named or believed to be named, like a street, discovery or theory
Remember, building vocabulary is a gradual process, so be patient and consistent in putting forth the effort.
Opportunities with Deadlines
Muralist Submissions Call: Hoos First Student Center
Get paid over winter break to paint the new HFSC!
Hoos First is looking for a student, alumnus, faculty/staff, or community member to paint a mural in the new Hoos First Student Center! We are looking for someone who can help curate the space to represent the first-generation and/or limited-income student experience in an artistic way. Artists will be compensated $500-$1000 (commiserate with experience) for their work. The submission deadline is December 4th, and mural work is expected to take place between December 11th and January 17th. Email [email protected] with any questions! For more information or Contact: Hoos First, [email protected]
Outreach Student Admission Committee (OSAC) volunteers play a vital role in the way we engage and connect with prospective students. Events take place in both virtual and in-person formats. It is very important that the UVA's Office of Undergraduate Admission continues to reach out and connect with prospective students as they decide where they would like to go to college. We couldn't do it without your help! Do not hesitate to reach out to the Outreach team Alex Cook. We look forward to being in touch with each of you soon. For More Information.
Office of Undergraduate Admission - Outreach Team
Are you passionate about diversity and the student experience at UVA? Fill out this interest form to get involved with the HOOS Diverse Blog! Email Taína Santana at [email protected] with any questions! For More Information